Fernando Alonso says he was surprised by just how much grip there was on Friday in opening practice for the inaugural Russian Grand Prix. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen says he still does not feel comfortable with the front end of the Ferrari F14 T, following Friday's practice session for the Russian Grand Prix. Raikkonen... read more »

Formula One's drivers have reacted with surprise about the technical nature of the Sochi Autodrom circuit after the first practice sessions of the Russian Grand Prix on Friday read more »

Kimi Raikkonen says that he is still struggling with the front end of the Ferrari F14T after Friday's free practice sessions for the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. read more »

Sebastian Vettel admits Red Bull needs to brace itself for a tough Russian Grand Prix after being a long way off the pace in Friday's practice sessionsb read more »

Although the McLaren was one of the fastest cars in Friday's Sochi practice, Kevin Magnussen says he's not sure if that's the true picture... read more »

Reaction from the paddock after the opening day of action for the inaugural F1 Russian Grand Prix read more »

McLaren duo Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button say that the MP4-29 worked well around the Sochi Autodrom during Friday practice in Russia - but remain wary that track evolution... read more »

Felipe Massa is hopeful that Mercedes will hold a smaller advantage over its rivals compared to recent races, following Friday's practice sessions for the inaugural... read more »

Valtteri Bottas says he was able to make up for lost time on Friday after a bizarre moment in FP1 when his car's tyres burst due to a malfunction with the tyre blankets read more »

Plans to lift Formula 1's engine freeze now rest in Mercedes' hands following a team meeting at Sochi on Friday read more »

Nico Rosberg says he will revert to using Lewis Hamilton's set-up after admitting that Mercedes' 'creative' approach did not work during Friday's... read more »

Lewis Hamilton declared he was “really enjoying” the new Sochi Autodrom circuit after setting a blistering pace on Friday, as Nico Rosberg admitted he needed to reverse a... read more »

Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes W05 Hybrid felt good during Friday practice for the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, but acknowledges that former team McLaren will be close.... read more »

Red Bull duo Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo believe that the reigning world champions could be set for a struggle at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix. The duo... read more »

Lewis Hamilton says he has a very good feeling with his Mercedes after topping the times on Friday in practice for the 2014 F1 Russian Grand Prix. read more »

Lewis Hamilton had a successful first day at the Sochi circuit but admits it "wasn't easy" climbing back into the car on Friday morning... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says the Red Bull Formula 1 team is bracing itself for a weekend of "damage limitation" following practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday read more »

Lewis Hamilton finished Friday practice for the Russian Grand Prix with the fastest time as Nico Rosberg made an error in FP2 read more »

Full times from today's second free practice session for the Russian Grand Prix. read more »

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in Free Practice Two at Sochi on Friday, but McLaren gave Mercedes something to think about... read more »

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton dominated Friday afternoon's second practice session at Sochi Autodrom, finishing more than eight tenths clear of Kevin Magnussen's... read more »

Full times from today's first free practice session for the Russian Grand Prix. read more »

A sombre mood greeted the F1 community at Sochi in Friday, but the show went on with Mercedes completing a 1-2 in Free Practice One... read more »

Nico Rosberg set the standard during Friday morning's first practice session for the inaugural Russian Grand Prix at Sochi Autodrom, edging out Mercedes team-mate and... read more »